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India runs out of fuel...

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abhijit_reddevil
abhijit_reddevil Original post #1
Jan 9, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Very bad news, my car has only half tank full and I could not get petrol anywhere in the morning...:(. Are govt officials (PSU and state) always good for nothing?:mad:

*specials.rediff.com/money/2009/jan/09slde1-no-fuel-in-india-army-to-move-oil-cargo.htm

*economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3955565.cms?in_showcase

*economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/...ut_down_due_to_strike/articleshow/3955439.cms

*ibnlive.in.com/news/oil-psu-strike-govt-acts-tough-to-call-in-army/82329-3.html
thewisecrab
Jan 9, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Army has been kept on standby to run refineries if required. :|
I never though a strike would have such an impact.
utsav
utsav #3
Jan 9, 2009 at 2:57 PM
Thats y i always keep enough petrol in my bike. My bike still has 9 litres of petrol :D .enough for 10days :p .i went to fill up more but the queue was too long so returned back.
esumitkumar
Jan 9, 2009 at 3:10 PM
My car is empty :( :( :(

I have to take indefinite leave frm office if this crisis doest get solved on Monday !

Country in Total chaos !
thewisecrab
Jan 9, 2009 at 3:20 PM
BPCL has called off strike. :)
So, there will be a partial let-up in the situation.
esumitkumar
Jan 9, 2009 at 3:28 PM
good news .hope they fill 1000 Rs petrol in my car : aage se full tank hee karwaye karunga
T
Jan 9, 2009 at 4:01 PM
HPCL employees aren't a part of the strike.
Krazzy Warrior
Jan 9, 2009 at 4:01 PM
In Kolkata it is fine..by car's petrol is full
M
Jan 9, 2009 at 5:09 PM
BPCL calls off strike.Other PSUs to follow.
NucleusKore
Jan 9, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Chaos here too, in Mangalore
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G
Jan 9, 2009 at 7:17 PM
chaos in Hyd too
pc_game_lover2004
Jan 9, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Good news hartals are over of almost every petrol company including GAIL just now...stay calm everybody
lywyre
lywyre #13
Jan 9, 2009 at 7:59 PM
What about the truckers' strike? How would the fuel stations get their load without the trucks running?
gxsaurav
gxsaurav #14
Jan 9, 2009 at 8:22 PM
yipee....now finally long drive & date on sunday
RCuber
RCuber #15
Jan 9, 2009 at 8:25 PM
My car is empty :( :( :(

I have to take indefinite leave frm office if this crisis doest get solved on Monday !

Country in Total chaos !

Use Public Transport na!! . you dont have busses at your place? :D

BTW I got just 2-3 ltrs left :( .. will be using public transport if I cant get fule tonight, Time to checkout Volvo busses :D .
gxsaurav
gxsaurav #16
Jan 9, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Volvo buses r good, but damn costly. Rs 45 for Majestic to Koramangla Bus Stop...eww
red_devil
red_devil #17
Jan 9, 2009 at 8:47 PM
^ and you think getting around on a car from majestic to kor would be cheaper ? with all the stop go penalty imposed on us [ stop go from F1 terminology :D] i highly doubt it !!
utsav
utsav #18
Jan 9, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Time to get yo bikes :D

yipee....now finally long drive & date on sunday

wid whom? Serious gf or time pass gf :)) . Afaik u said once u wil get a serious gf and not time pass type
Ecstasy
Ecstasy #19
Jan 9, 2009 at 10:54 PM
The govt. is to be blamed again...
pc_game_lover2004
Jan 9, 2009 at 11:34 PM
What about the truckers' strike? How would the fuel stations get their load without the trucks running?
I donno but in news they are sayin that the tanks will be full by 2-3 hrs..:rolleyes:
esumitkumar
Jan 9, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Use Public Transport na!! . you dont have busses at your place? :D
beta ek baar dilli /NCR darshan k liye aaja..saara public transport pata chal jayega tujhe aur yahan ki pyari pyari public aur bheed dhakka bhi ;););)
RCuber
RCuber #22
Jan 10, 2009 at 12:03 AM
^^ I beter stay in bangalore :D ;)
gxsaurav
gxsaurav #23
Jan 10, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Time to get yo bikes :D

Speaking of that, a friend's friend has it & she was Mocking us today cos she doesn't need fuel for her bike :p

wid whom? Serious gf or time pass gf :)) . Afaik u said once u wil get a serious gf and not time pass type

Right now, nothing. We just decided to call it a date, lets see if things go good then she deserve to be in serious relation with.

beta ek baar dilli /NCR darshan k liye aaja..saara public transport pata chal jayega tujhe aur yahan ki pyari pyari public aur bheed dhakka bhi :wink::wink::wink:

yaad mat dila, Bangalore ke Bus ki haalat phir bhi achchi hai. Chirag Delhi se Pragati Maidan aane main WAAT lag jati thi
Coool
Coool #24
Jan 10, 2009 at 10:06 AM
beta ek baar dilli /NCR darshan k liye aaja..saara public transport pata chal jayega tujhe aur yahan ki pyari pyari public aur bheed dhakka bhi ;););)

hyd is even worst than delhi:p:p

No problem for me as I don't have any car/bike :D:D.... infact I don't know how to ride them:(:(
thewisecrab
Jan 10, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Problem has been sorted. All pumps should be functional by evening. :)
Gigacore
Gigacore #26
Jan 10, 2009 at 10:47 AM
damn i was waiting to see "The day India stood still" :p
MetalheadGautham
Jan 10, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Lolz... I try to jog/walk my way to shops these days because I am trying to burn some flabs.
JojoTheDragon
Jan 10, 2009 at 8:55 PM
My car petrol also low :D
Ecstasy
Ecstasy #30
Jan 10, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Now the companies have canceled the 'strike' but the truckers are still on it. Neither govt. or the truckers are forfeiting.
red_devil
red_devil #31
Jan 10, 2009 at 9:55 PM
^ only the truckers strike might not affect the supply too much... oil companies will have their own trucks...n they'll be running normal...just the hired trucks might be a problem.. so guess the supply wont be affected that much...